Iodine Deficiency Symptoms

Iodine is a disinfectant. Remember how our parents used to put iodine on our cuts and scrapes as kids. They used iodine because it kills bad bacteria and prevents infection. Our body is designed to disinfect internally, too. It will detoxify candida, parasites, virsuses and bad bacteria given that it has enough iodine.

The mechanism for this detoxification in our bodies occurs via the thyroid gland. The blood carries toxins around the body and all of the blood in the body goes through the thyroid glands every 17 minutes.

If you have an adequate amount of iodine in your thyroid, the blood will be disinfected or detoxified as it travels through the thyroid and comes into contact with the iodine molecules.

Part of the reason that people have a difficult time keeping candida, parasites, etc. out of their systems may be because they are very lacking in iodine and do not have the advantage of this detoxification pathway.

We all know that iodine is extremely important for the thyroid, but did you know that it is found in all of the trillions of cells in our body. Iodine is vital for life itself to be possible.

Studies have found that more than 90% of the population may not have enough iodine in their systems.

Here are some of the symptoms that an iodine deficiency can cause:

Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency

hormonal imbalances (iodine is important in the production of all hormones in the body)

The Importance of Iodine

It has been written that the “fundamental building blocks to health are WATER, SALT, SODA and IODINE”. Of these, iodine seems to be the least understood and the most neglected.

In the 1920’s there was a widespread problem with goiter or enlarged thyroid glands. It was found that iodine deficiency caused goiter and the solution was simple; introduce iodine into the food supply. This is why iodized salt was first produced and it worked. Goiter rates reduced dramatically!

However, over time, the knowledge of the importance of iodine was lost. Most people don't realize how important iodine actually is. Today, iodine deficiency is very common for a number of reasons. The food that we eat is produced on lands largely deficient in iodine so the levels of iodine in normally iodine-rich foods are much lower than they were 20 years ago.

Kelp and sea food are very rich in iodine, but most of us do not consume it in large enough quantities to get the iodine that our body needs. We have been told to lessen our salt intake because of high blood pressure (so we consumed less iodized salt) and because we want to be healthy, we have done so. Even if your salt is iodized, it may not be up to par.

Some studies have been performed that show that the level of iodine in various samples of salt products is not what is advertised and is below the RDA which is already probably low. Iodine was removed from milk sources as dairy farmers converted to using chemicals instead of iodine to disinfect cow udders. It was also removed from bread and replaced by bromide because bromide gave a more pleasing consistency to bread; unfortunately, bromide acts to push already scarce iodine out of the body.

Our city water supplies were loaded with chlorine and fluoride (which also push iodine out of the system). All of these lifestyle changes and government mandates have reduced our sources of iodine and now symptoms of iodine deficiency are on the rise again.

Hypothyroid concerns and even goiter are increasing in epidemic proportions through the country. Hormonal imbalances, breast cancer and even prostrate cancer are on the rise. Can the increase in these conditions be as simple as a simple deficiency? I think it should not be overlooked!

Our personal experiences with iodine:

I (Leanne) was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) about 2 years ago following a hormone saliva test.

This condition, for me, is characterized with large amounts of extra estrogen, high levels of testosterone and DHEA, and virtually no progesterone. I was put on a bio-identical progesterone cream and told there was nothing much else that could be done.

However, I have never taken advice like this with good grace and set out to find the underlying problem.

As I researched it appeared as if hormonal imbalances were largely caused by a lack of iodine and I resolved to see how deficient I was.

I took the patch test above and the iodine patch was gone in about 5 hours; needless to say, I started on iodine right away. After 3 months of consistent use, I retook the hormone test and all hormones had returned to normal and were completely balanced out. It was incredible!

I have a daughter deficient in iodine who is having trouble with her thyroid gland and weight control. She started on iodine and is losing weight slowly and steadily with no changes in diet.

I have a son deficient in iodine who has dry patches of skin on his face and was having a lot of trouble with vertigo and dizziness especially after working out. Iodine has fixed both of these problems.

From one of our customers: “Just wanted to let you know the Iodine is working. I've not felt this great in about 3 years. Everyday I get better. My headaches are gone. I can eat anything and feel good.”
Another customer says: “I can't believe the improvement in my hair. It went from feeling like straw to silky and smooth almost overnight.”

Absorbable Iodine for the Thyroid gland

Recommended Product:

This iodine can be used safely to eliminate iodine deficiency and is very inexpensive; a 3 month supply for one person is $19.95.

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